He carries 60 month notes at 9%, no money down and no points in exchange for a first mortgage.

If you have less land or management you may need more capital.The easiest way I know to explain "compensating factors" what a lender will look to in making a lending decision is what keeps the deal in balance as a good lending risk.Borrowing money is an economic transaction, there must be some exchange made by each party and each must bring something to the table.

(I say this as a plaintiff's lawyer) I'd probably get a lawyer involved and make sure any money you give her is in exchange for a full release, but I just wanted to say that your exposure looks pretty limited/non-existent to me.

You need to consider taxes in RE activities, active, hands off passive income, recapturing depreciation selling, 1031 exchanges?

Examples would be great or if you were to look at the 1st note on the water mark exchange link below, what are you looking at/for? 

You seem like your following the correct steps for rent collection, let the silent tenant know you will hand over the check in exchange for cash or cashiers check, or money order.. if not paid in full by Sunday you will file for eviction action on Monday. 

Has anyone used FCI Exchange, and if so, how did that work for you?

I agreed to do all repairs to their properties at $10/hr in exchange for free rent & all bills paid in an unfinished studio apartment.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but couldn't Cameron do a 1031 Exchange to avoid the capital gains tax and just roll the proceeds into other real estate deals?

My suggestion to you that I have shared to many others is partner with someone in one of those markets to be your boots on the ground partner in exchange for some equity (15%-20% depending on the value) and have them assist you in finding those purchases.